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FDA Greenlights Florida’s Revolutionary Drug Import Plan from Canada
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The FDA has authorized Florida's plan to import drugs from Canada. The move is part of a major policy shift, which has received approval from politicians across party lines, including Biden, Trump, and DeSantis. The main reason for the move is to leverage Canada's price controls to make drugs cheaper for Florida's residents.
FDA: Major…
Transgender Healthcare Restrictions Rise in 2024, Adults Increasingly Targeted
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Several US states, led by Republican lawmakers, are proposing a new wave of bills restricting medical…
BreastScreen Australia’s Funding Review: Dec 2023 Newsletter Issue 1
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The document acts as a newsletter from BreastScreen Australia's National Policy and Funding Review…
Mary Lou Retton Dodges Inquiry on Donations, Health Care
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Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton received nearly half a million dollars ($459,324) in public donations after her daughter announced Retton was suffering from a rare form of pneumonia and lacked health insurance. Retton has declined to answer questions about her financial situation, the name of her doctor or hospital, and whether the…
Private Equity Firms Impacting U.S. Healthcare: An Analysis
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Private equity firms have significantly increased their acquisition of physician practices, hospitals,…
Unlock Your True Fitness Age: Are You Healthier Than You Think?
Understanding Fitness Age & Its Impact on Aging Well
Are you determined to understand how well you’re aging?…
Extended ACA Enrollment Deadline in Pennsylvania: Final Dates!
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Pennsylvanians have one more week to shop for 2024 health insurance during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, with the final deadline now being January 19. The initial deadline of January 15 coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when most local and state offices are closed. This extension provides the final opportunity…
Discovering Core Engagement: Master the Essential Fitness Move
Consult Your Doctor Before Starting a new Workout Program
Editor’s note: Before you kickstart…
Proposed Ohio Law Threatens Transgender Healthcare: Key Facts
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On January 5, the DeWine administration in Ohio released two administrative rules and an executive order…
Slash Barriers with Covered California’s Affordable Healthcare
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Elk Grove resident, Carol Dyer, used to pay $853 monthly for health insurance premiums and a co-pay of $80 per doctor visit. After signing up for 2024 coverage with Covered California, her monthly premium dropped to $168 and co-pays are expected to be $5. Approximately two-thirds of Covered California enrollees, nearly 1.1 million people,…